The Westminster Shorter Catechism: Modern English, Scripture Proofs by Westminster Assembly

The Westminster Shorter Catechism is a summary of Christian beliefs written in the 17th century by a committee of British theologians. The purpose of this catechism is to provide a concise summary of the main beliefs of the Christian faith. We have updated the original text into modern English, paying careful attention to keep as much of the original intent as possible. We have also provided links to Scripture for each question (called Scripture proofs) to help you dig into the Bible verses and strengthen your faith by going directly to the source! The Westminster Shorter Catechism was widely used in the Church of England in the 17th century, and is still used by many churches today as a way to teach and learn the basics of Christian doctrine. We recommend it for today's readers!